Awards program celebrates New Hampshire’s environmental volunteers and sustainability leaders
HAMPTON, N.H. – March 17, 2026 – Aquarion Water Company today announced that nominations are open for the 2026 Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards in New Hampshire. Now in its 13th year, the awards program recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations across the Granite State who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to protecting and preserving New Hampshire’s natural resources.
“As proud stewards of the environment, we deeply value the individuals and organizations who share our commitment to safeguarding New Hampshire’s natural beauty and ecological health,” said Carl McMorran, Aquarion’s New Hampshire Operations Manager. “Each year, we are inspired by the dedication and impact of environmental volunteers and sustainability leaders across the state. We encourage individual and organization nominations, and look forward to once again recognizing the inspiring contributions of our local environmental stewards.”
The 2026 Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards will honor outstanding environmental achievements in the Business, Adult, Non-Profit Organization, and Student (Grades 9–12) categories. Honorees in the Business, Adult, and Non-Profit Organization categories may designate an environmental non-profit organization to be awarded a $5,000 grant in their honor. The winner of the Student category will receive a $1,000 award. In addition, all honorees will benefit from statewide promotion highlighting their environmental leadership and commitment to conservation.
The deadline for submissions is May 22, 2026, and award recipients will be announced on June 18, 2026, during a special ceremony at the Seacoast Science Center in Odiorne Point State Park.
For more information or to nominate an individual, business, organization, or student, please visit www.aquarionwater.com/awards.
Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply and wastewater treatment company for more than 780,000 people in 73 cities and towns in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, Aquarion has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.